Efficient Farming
Products Programs
Competition is stronger than ever, and you have every reason to adopt eco-responsible solutions that will set you apart.
Taking your farming business to the next level depends on the energy efficiency of your facilities. Whatever the nature of your farming activities, Hydro‑Québec provides efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions to optimize your electricity consumption and lower your operating costs.
Learn what’s new as of June 2023!
To better meet your needs, as well as those of the current agricultural market, Hydro‑Québec is making new products and equipment available to you that will bring positive change to your projects and help you obtain long‑term growth.
A new form for your projects
With Hydro‑Québec’s efficient solutions tool (Outil Solutions efficaces or OSE) form, you can assess the amount of the purchase rebate you may be eligible for, choose the best eligible products and equipment for you and propose a project.
The program offers a rebate on the purchase and installation of efficient products and equipment presented in the OSE form, particularly those used for lighting, milking equipment, piglet warmers and fans. The OSE form is available on the Hydro‑Québec website.
Calculate the purchase rebate you could receive to carry out your projects.
The OSE tool gives you access to the measures under the Efficient Farming Products program, as well as over 200 measures for which the savings and rebates are calculated in advance.
The tool helps you:
- validate the eligibility of the measures you’ve selected
- assess the amount of financial assistance you may be entitled to receive
- submit your request for financial assistance
Watch this short video to learn how to use the OSE tool. [in French only]
video transcription OSE tool
Please note that the minimum purchase rebate threshold for measures under the Efficient Farming Products program is $100.
New equipment that qualifies for a purchase rebate
The OSE form now includes some new equipment selected based on the needs of the agricultural market.
The following new measures may be of interest to you:
- Installation of efficient air compressors (max 200 hp)
- Installation of a high-efficiency compressor integrated into a refrigeration system (max 100 T)
- Installation of geothermal heat pumps
- Installation of heat pumps with a mixed water loop system
- Installation of aerothermal heat pumps
- Installation of a thermal storage unit
- Installation of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), pump motors and fan motors
- Installation of a solar wall to preheat fresh air
- Installation d’appareils de climatisation certifiés ENERGY STAR
IMPORTANT
- With the OSE form, you can present different products and equipment in the same claim.
- You can target more than one building in the agricultural market in the same OSE form provided the Hydro‑Québec contract numbers associated with the buildings in question are different.
- The OSE form provides access to the confirmation of project completion, which you need to send to Hydro‑Québec in order to present your project.
Enhancement of applicable conditions
The modified conditions come into effect as of June 15, 2023.
Enhanced rebates for each LED lighting fixture for photosynthesis:
Rebates for horticultural LED lighting fixtures have been increased and are now determined separately based on the amount of natural sunlight in greenhouses and buildings.
Deadlines for submitting rebate claims:
Customers who purchase products included in the program are no longer required to submit their rebate claim and proof of purchase to Hydro‑Québec within a maximum of six months from the purchase date once the products have been installed.
Minimum rebate modified:
To be eligible, each rebate claim must qualify for a minimum rebate amount of $100.
Offers and programs
Is it time to replace some of your farming equipment or buy new equipment? Take advantage of the purchase rebates available under the Efficient Farming Products Program.
It pays to choose efficient farming products!
Lighting component
Replace your light fixtures with more efficient products.
Fan component
Choose high-efficiency fans to improve your farm’s productivity.
Piglet warmer component
Opt for efficient piglet warmers to save on electricity costs and ensure the welfare of your animals.
Milking equipment component
Improve the quality of the milk you produce and lower your energy consumption with new milking equipment.
Transitional rules
The program terms and conditions were modified on June 15, 2023. As a result, if you took steps to participate in the program before that date, please refer to the transitional rules.
Rates and rate options
Our rates are based on the consumption profile of our different customer categories. See our Rates and rate options page to learn more.
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